Dear Teacher,
You are incredible. You may not know it yet, but you have made the decision to forever change the lives of thousands of tiny humans (or not so tiny,…
Our Favorite Ways to Grow As A Teacher
We talk a lot about setting goals with students, enabling growth mindsets for our class, and monitoring student progress - but are we doing the same for…
What's Your Word for 2020?
Allow me to welcome you to the new year with the following understatement: Teachers do SO much more than simply instruct a roomful of students. We are leaders,…
Why You Should Celebrate Your Failures in the Classroom
If you try new things in your classroom, chances are that some of them will fail. The first time I taught Literature Circles was nothing short of a disaster. Despite…
How to Restore Your Motivation to Teach
What do we do when we have zero motivation in the classroom?
One of the most effective ways to restore your motivation to teach is to connect to why you teach. When we…
How to Use Learning Targets in Your Classroom
How to Use Learning Targets in Your Classroom
One of the challenges we face in the classroom is determining whether our students are really learning from the…
How The 5 by 5 Rule Alleviated My Teaching Anxiety For Good
Stress and anxiety are often side effects of teaching. You probably find yourself worrying about several school-related things every day. We know that stress isn’t…
